DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FInstallation of the Spigot Ball Joint
TASK 54-51-41-400-804-A
Installation of the Spigot Ball Joint
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 54-51-41-860-056-A
Subtask 54-51-41-420-063-A
Subtask 54-51-41-410-054-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:01:20 UTC
Installation of the Spigot Ball Joint
WARNING:
PUT THE SAFETY DEVICES AND THE WARNING NOTICES IN POSITION BEFORE YOU START A TASK ON OR NEAR:
- THE FLIGHT CONTROLS
- THE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
- THE LANDING GEAR AND THE RELATED DOORS
- COMPONENTS THAT MOVE.
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
WARNING:
BEFORE YOU START WORK, YOU MUST PUT ON A SAFETY HARNESS AND ATTACH IT TO THE ACCESS PLATFORM. WITHOUT A SAFETY HARNESS, YOU CAN FALL. THIS CAN KILL YOU OR CAUSE YOU INJURY.
NOTE: Two persons are necessary for this procedure.
1. Reason for the JobSelf explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| 98D27803000000 | 2 | LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.06ABB2) | Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Fillet 120 degre Celsius |
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 410 | ENG 1 PYLON BOX AND FORWARD FAIRING |
| 420 | ENG 2 PYLON BOX AND FORWARD FAIRING |
| 470 | ENGINE 1 AFT PYLON |
| 480 | ENGINE 2 AFT PYLON |
| 413ET, 415BL, 423ET, 425CR, 471AL, 471BL, 472AR, 472BR, 481AL, 481BL, 482AR, 482BR |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 20-28-00-912-802-A | Electrical Bonding - General Maintenance Procedure |
| TASK 20-28-00-912-803-A | Bonding Surface Preparation |
| TASK 26-21-41-000-001-F | Removal of the Engine Fire-Extinguisher Bottle |
| TASK 26-21-41-400-001-F | Installation of the Engine Fire-Extinguisher Bottle |
| TASK 27-00-00-080-002-A | Removal of the Flap/Slat Control-Lever Locking Tool (98D27803000000) |
| TASK 27-00-00-480-002-A | Installation of the Flap/Slat Control-Lever Locking Tool (98D27803000000) |
| TASK 27-80-00-866-005-A | Retracting the Slats on the Ground |
| TASK 54-51-21-400-803-A | Installation of the Pylon Lateral Access-Doors |
| TASK 54-53-11-400-806-A | Installation of the Pylon-to-Wing Access Panels and Doors |
| TASK 78-30-00-040-809-A | Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-440-809-A | Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after Ground Maintenance |
| SRM 514200 | |
Spigot Ball JointSubtask 54-51-41-860-056-A
A. Safety Precautions
(1) Make sure that the slats are fully retracted (Ref. AMM TASK 27-80-00-866-005).
(2) Make sure that the 98D27803000000 LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION is in position on the flap/slat control lever on panel 114VU (Ref. AMM TASK 27-00-00-480-002).
(3) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) in position to tell persons not to operate the flap/slat controls.
(4) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) in position to tell persons not to start engine 1(2).
(5) On overhead maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR 1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
(6) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE is in position:
(a) For the left pylon, at zones 410 and 470
(b) For the right pylon, at zones 420 and 480.
(7) Make sure that the engine fire-extinguisher bottle is removed (Ref. AMM TASK 26-21-41-000-001).
Subtask 54-51-41-040-060-A (1) Make sure that the slats are fully retracted (Ref. AMM TASK 27-80-00-866-005).
(2) Make sure that the 98D27803000000 LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION is in position on the flap/slat control lever on panel 114VU (Ref. AMM TASK 27-00-00-480-002).
(3) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) in position to tell persons not to operate the flap/slat controls.
(4) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) in position to tell persons not to start engine 1(2).
(5) On overhead maintenance panel 50VU:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the ENG/FADEC GND PWR 1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Make sure that the WARNING NOTICE(S) is(are) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
(6) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE is in position:
(a) For the left pylon, at zones 410 and 470
(b) For the right pylon, at zones 420 and 480.
(7) Make sure that the engine fire-extinguisher bottle is removed (Ref. AMM TASK 26-21-41-000-001).
B. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser
Subtask 54-51-41-914-056-A WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT THE THRUST REVERSER IS LOCKED. IF NOT, THE THRUST REVERSER CAN OPERATE ACCIDENTALLY AND CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE REVERSER.
(1) Make sure that the thrust reverser is unserviceable for maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-809). C. Preparation of the Replacement Component
(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Clean the external surfaces of the spigot ball joint (3) with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) Do a visual inspection of the spigot ball joint (3).
4. Procedure(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Clean the external surfaces of the spigot ball joint (3) with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
(3) Do a visual inspection of the spigot ball joint (3).
Subtask 54-51-41-420-063-A
A. Installation of the Spigot Ball Joint
(1) Put the spigot ball joint (3) in its housing.
(2) Install the hi-locks (2) and the collars (1) SRM 514200.
(3) If you removed the washers (5) and (7) and the screws (4) and (6):
(a) Install the clamps (9), the washers (5) and (7) and the screws (4) and (6) on the bracket (8).
(b) Tighten the screws (4) and (6).
(4) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Fillet 120 degre Celsius (Material No.06ABB2) on the collars (1).
(5) Remove the unwanted sealant with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
Subtask 54-51-41-420-064-A (1) Put the spigot ball joint (3) in its housing.
(2) Install the hi-locks (2) and the collars (1) SRM 514200.
(3) If you removed the washers (5) and (7) and the screws (4) and (6):
(a) Install the clamps (9), the washers (5) and (7) and the screws (4) and (6) on the bracket (8).
(b) Tighten the screws (4) and (6).
(4) Apply Polysulfide Sealant-Fuel Tank Fillet 120 degre Celsius (Material No.06ABB2) on the collars (1).
(5) Remove the unwanted sealant with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) and the Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
B. Connection of the Bonding Leads of the Spigot at RIB6
(1) If removed, connect the bonding leads (24) of the spigot at RIB6:
(a) Prepare the surface of the bonding points of the bonding leads (24) (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-912-803).
(b) Put the bonding leads (24) in position on the bonding angles (23) that are installed on the pylon box at RIB6.
(c) Install and tighten the bolts (25).
(d) Do the electrical resistance measurement and the final protection of the bonding points of the bonding leads (24) (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-912-802).
5. Close-up(1) If removed, connect the bonding leads (24) of the spigot at RIB6:
(a) Prepare the surface of the bonding points of the bonding leads (24) (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-912-803).
(b) Put the bonding leads (24) in position on the bonding angles (23) that are installed on the pylon box at RIB6.
(c) Install and tighten the bolts (25).
(d) Do the electrical resistance measurement and the final protection of the bonding points of the bonding leads (24) (Ref. AMM TASK 20-28-00-912-802).
Subtask 54-51-41-410-054-A
A. Installation of the Components
(1) Install the engine fire-extinguisher bottle (Ref. AMM TASK 26-21-41-400-001).
(2) Install the pylon lateral access-door (Ref. AMM TASK 54-51-21-400-803):
(a) For the left pylon:
(b) For the right pylon:
(3) Install the access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 54-53-11-400-806):
(a) For the left pylon:
(b) For the right pylon:
Subtask 54-51-41-440-054-A (1) Install the engine fire-extinguisher bottle (Ref. AMM TASK 26-21-41-400-001).
(2) Install the pylon lateral access-door (Ref. AMM TASK 54-51-21-400-803):
(a) For the left pylon:
(b) For the right pylon:
(3) Install the access panels (Ref. AMM TASK 54-53-11-400-806):
(a) For the left pylon:
(b) For the right pylon:
B. Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser
(1) Make the thrust reverser serviceable after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-809).
Subtask 54-51-41-942-054-A (1) Make the thrust reverser serviceable after maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-809).
C. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Remove the 98D27803000000 LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION from the flap/slat control lever on panel 114VU (Ref. AMM TASK 27-00-00-080-002).
(4) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Remove the access platform(s).
(3) Remove the 98D27803000000 LOCKING TOOL-FLAP SLAT LEVER,INT. POSITION from the flap/slat control lever on panel 114VU (Ref. AMM TASK 27-00-00-080-002).
(4) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).